MIWU GS Lim said: “We appreciate all the work done by union leaders like the late Mr Lee. I am glad that we are able to help out his family in this time of need.”

Workers who have been union members for 10 years and above are eligible for $7,500 for incidents of death due to natural causes. Union leaders like Mr Lee are eligible for double the amount.

Case Study #2: Helping a Family through Hard Times

A friend in need is a friend indeed; and we are ready to render assistance in whatever way we can to help our members through difficult times (Photo Source: NTUC This Week)

Zul is beginning to accept the fact that his father is not coming back home. His father, Mr Amir Atan was 50 when he died in a motorcycle accident one year ago.

Things were not easy after that as Mr Amir was the family’s sole breadwinner. However, with a little support from our Labour Movement by way of an NTUC GIFT cheque that was presented to his family on 22 September 2016, it helped them tide over the rough times.

Mdm Noraidah felt grateful and thankful as she did not expect such a huge amount.

Mr Rathakrishnan said: “SIASU and the Labour Movement care for their members when they are around or even when they have passed on. As long as there are workers in need, we will be there for them no matter the problem. I am glad we are able to help the late Brother Amir’s family in this time of need as he was the sole breadwinner.”

Mr Amir’s family received the $40,000 as he was a member for more than 10 years and he passed away due to an accident outside of working hours.

NTUC GIFT is a group term life insurance policy for NTUC members. To find out more, visit www.ntuc.org.sg/UCare.